FM over Jordan Creek
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · 074393003 · Structure no. 000000000283910
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Jordan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Jordan Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 68 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Jordan Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is FM over Jordan Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Jordan Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over Jordan Creek?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Jordan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.